Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Inspecting Engine Oil Level

Mazda 3 Owners Manual / Maintenance and Care / Owner Maintenance / Engine Oil / Inspecting Engine Oil Level

Be sure the vehicle is on a level surface.
Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature.
Turn it off and wait at least 5 minutes for the oil to return to the oil pan.
Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and reinsert it fully.

Mazda 3. Inspecting Engine Oil Level

Pull it out again and examine the level.
The level is normal if it is between Low and Full.
If it is near or below Low, add enough oil to bring the level to Full.

CAUTION Do not overfi ll the engine oil. This may cause engine damage

Make sure the O-ring on the dipstick is positioned properly before reinserting the dipstick.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.

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